Chagas is a parasitic disease that affects over 6 million people in the world. As the disease typically remains asymptomatic for years, new cases often go unnoticed and unreported, and most people with the disease are unaware of their condition. Less than 10% of people affected are diagnosed and the vast majority do not receive the treatment they need. If not treated, Chagas may cause irreversible, life-threatening damage to the heart and other vital organs.